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I am seven weeks post ablation for afib. My resting heartrate was 50 - 60 before the procedure. It is now ranging from 78 to 84. This is while still taking beta blocker.
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I had an ablation for SVT about 3 1/2 months ago. I was feeling really good for the first 3 months and now my heart rate has been around 100-110 a lot of the time. I am wondering if it can take a while for the heart to become normal again after an ablation. I'm not sure what to think.
January 25, 2015 - 7:09pmThis Comment
I had similar situation. And, the doctor's didn't seem concerned. I ended up having 3 ablations in 2 years which finally fixed my issues (A-Fib, flutter, tach). Thank goodness, the last one was 2.5 years ago.
I sometimes notice a few second of race from time to time. But, I have noticed that my stomach (GERD issues) is the main cause of that. I try to calm the stomach quickly.
But, my heart rate is now pretty normal. It took a while though.
One great thing is that my BP is lower than it was pre-Ablation.
I believe that most heart medicines made my situation much worse. Thank god I had a good doctor who listened to me and gave my meds as a pill in the pocket. I still carry my meds with me just in case. Arrhythmia meds like Rythmol did not do any thing for me, and I believe that, it was the cause of me getting worse.
I refused taking Flaconide, (unless if it was the very last option since a doctor told me it can kill one out of 40 patients taking it).
I also have a hard time with Beta and Channel Blockers. But, I keep a 120mg Diltiazem in case of emergency. I am to take one at the time of onset and of course an aspirin and it not gone away call the doctor's office.
It is very important that you choose a good, experienced doctor.
Best of luck to you.
August 14, 2014 - 10:05amThis Comment
Hi there
August 14, 2014 - 9:42amI was in exactly the same situation with fast resting HR post ablation, now four years since,my RHR is in the upper sixty's
It will take a long time for RHR to come down but it will, not usually where it was before but this is normal.
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I am now 11 months out from ablation. Resting HR still runs around 80 while it does drop to low 70's. At follow up for afib ablation I was diagnosed with PVC. Have episodes of HR at or below 40 bpm. Have stopped all meds but am unhappy with circumstances as they are. They keep telling me these symptoms are not dangerous but I have a hard time believing I can live the life I'd like as it is now. Hate the idea of another procedure. I'm now afraid of making it even worse!!
May 24, 2011 - 9:23amThis Comment
Before the ablation I was 47bpm resting, now 2 months later I'm 70 resting. About a week after the ablation I had a hard time getting over 120bpm, now I can get to 160. Prior to the ablation I could go about 170. I to was curious as to when my heart rate would revert or would it stay this way. Will be on warfarin and flecanide for about another month. The cardiologist diagnosed afib and discovered I also had artio reentry nodal tachacardia while I was on the table.
May 23, 2011 - 5:58pmThis Comment
I have the same problem,i had an ablation for afib in march 2011,my resting hr was in the low 60's now it is in the high 80's mid 90's.
May 8, 2011 - 1:59amIt has been two months since my ablation but still have a high resting hr,the dr says that this is normal following a pvi ablation?
but how long will it last? will have to wait longer and see if it will reduce....still taking warfarin bur no other meds.
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While I look into the answer for you, can you tell me what your doctor's instructions were?
Are you able to call your doctor and ask this question as well, as the answer may "depend" on many factors (your age, weight, medical history, medications, etc). I think this question warrants a call to your doctor's office; please let us know if this is possible.
August 5, 2010 - 1:25pmThis Comment
I spoke to a nurse at the dr's office. She had spoken to the dr. He advised that it is possible that in the procedure areas that affect heartrate could have been inadvertantly treated. Their opinion is that the rate is not too high and this should be a "transient" side effect. I was advised to call back if I do not continue to see improvement. Thanks for your response.
August 9, 2010 - 8:35amThis Comment